Literature in the Classroom: Author Studies
Author studies can highlight many concepts in literature such as point of view and the purpose of the author. Studying the lives and backgrounds of …
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Creating a Plot Diagram Template
By breaking down the plot of a story and illustrating it on a plot diagram, students are gaining experience in recognizing the climax, problem, and …
Continue ReadingBring Stories to Life by Acting Out Children's Literature in Grades K-6
Students enjoy hands-on learning, especially when it involves play-acting. Scenes recreated from stories aid students’ comprehension, while …
Continue ReadingEgg Carton Paint Mixing Lesson with a Nature Walk
Forget about that pot of gold…with this lesson, your students will be searching for the colors of the rainbow in nature. Start with painting …
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare Lesson Plans for Third Grade Science on "The Moon and Tides"
A lecture on ‘Moon and tides’ can be made interesting by including student activities, power point presentations and videos in the lesson …
Continue ReadingPreK Cooperation Lesson Plan with The Little Red Hen
Children everywhere have heard the story of The Little Red Hen. They love the animal characters. However, often times the morale of the story is lost …
Continue ReadingThe Polar Express Activities, Math & Word Problems For First & Second Grade
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg has become a Christmas favorite. Use these math and word activities after reading the book your first or …
Continue ReadingTeaching Math at Home: Greater Than and Less Than Activities
Math at home offers students the chance to practice their math skills outside the classroom. These simple greater than and less than math activities …
Continue ReadingDice Addition and Subtraction Fun: Games for Teaching
Here are several ways to involve everyone in learning addition and subtraction with dice games. These games can be adapted to the skill level of your …
Continue ReadingHelp Elementary School Students Use Math at Thanksgiving: 5 Fun Activities
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to teach children how to apply math skills to the real world. Children are excited about the holiday and it …
Continue ReadingIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie Math Activities: Measurement, Addition, and Subtraction
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is a favorite among young elementary students. Your students will become the bakers in this lesson. These planned …
Continue ReadingMath Activities: Have Elementary Students Use Their Five Senses to Solve Problems
If you are planning a five senses unit you will want to have activities in all subjects. These math activities for the five senses are just right for …
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